AIANTA Seeks Indigenous Hosts for Upcoming American Indigenous Tourism Conferences AIANTA requests proposals for the 2026 and 2027 American Indigenous Tourism Conferences ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (April 22, 2024) – The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) is seeking proposals from qualified American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian tribes/organizations and enterprises, hotels, or casinos to provide a venue to host the American Indigenous Tourism Conference (AITC) in 2026 and 2027. The AITC is the only national conference dedicated to advancing travel and tourism ..read more

NativeAmerica.Travel Reimagined: Your Free Resource to Promote Indigenous Destinations and Experiences Register NativeAmerica.Travel Reimagined: Your Free Resource to Promote Indigenous Destinations and Experiences April 30, 2024; 10 a.m. (Mountain) Join us for an webinar on the re-launch of NativeAmerica.Travel! Discover how AIANTA members can maximize visibility, access listing opportunities, utilize our new booking platform, and benefit from curated itineraries. Learn how AIANTA can elevate your business in the Indigenous tourism industry. Don’t miss out on this chance to enhance ..read more

American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association CEO Appointed to U.S. Travel Association Board of Directors The leading voice of the $15.7 billion Indigenous hospitality sector of travel and tourism in the U.S. continues to have a seat at the national tourism table ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (April 9, 2024) – American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) CEO Sherry L. Rupert (Paiute/Washoe) has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the U.S. Travel Association for the 2024-2025 term, marking her second term and a win for Indigenous voices to have a seat at the U.S. tou ..read more

The Office of Indian Economic Development and American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Award Recipients for FY24 NATIVE Act Capacity Building Grants Five recipients across the U.S. will receive funding for capacity building support to enhance and expand cultural tourism efforts for Indian Tribes, Tribal Organizations and Native Hawaiian Organizations ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (April 2, 2024) – The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA), the only national organization dedicated to advancing cultural tourism in Native Nations and communities across the United ..read more

The U.S. Forest Service and American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Select Recipients for FY 23 NATIVE Act Grants Six recipients across the U.S. will receive funding for tourism infrastructure and capacity building in Native American communities ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (January 31, 2024) – The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA), the only national organization dedicated to advancing cultural tourism in Native Nations and communities across the United States, as a collaborative partner with the U.S. Forest Service, has made its selection for the awarde ..read more

AIANTA/ASU Sustainable Tourism Partnership: Information Session on Sustainable Tourism for Native Nations and Communities, Certificate Program Webinar: AIANTA/ASU Sustainable Tourism Partnership January 23, 2024; 10:00 A.M. (MT) In partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) Center for Sustainable Tourism housed in the School of Community Resources and Development, AIANTA is offering the online Certificate in Sustainable Tourism for Native Nations and Communities. The purpose of the online Sustainable Tourism for Native Nations and Communities Certificate (STC) is to provide partici ..read more

Journey to Success: Navigating Indigenous Tourism Excellence through Self-Assessment Register Journey to Success: Navigating Indigenous Tourism Excellence through Self-Assessment January 16, 2024; 10 a.m. (Mountain) Designed for Indigenous tourism operators and leaders, the transformative AIANTA webinar guides you through the intricacies of self-evaluation, empowering you to enhance and elevate your offerings. Join industry experts as we delve into the key components of Indigenous cultural tourism, exploring the criteria that define authenticity and excellence. From the cultural narra ..read more

Welcome to the 2023 American Indian Tourism Conference We Are Still Here AITC Program.pdf 25th Annual American Indigenous Tourism Conference October 2-5, 2023 Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant 4216 US-69 Durant, Oklahoma 74701 Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma It’s an exciting time for travel and tourism in America’s Indigenous communities! The Annual American Indigenous Tourism Conference is marking its 25th Anniversary this year, and the energy is palpable. Taking place at the Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Oklahoma from October 2-5, 2024! This must attend event is for ..read more

Introduction to Working With Mt. Rainier Concessions Register Introduction to Working With Mt. Rainier Concessions January 30, 2024; 10 a.m. (Mountain) The National Park Service works with concessioners to offer goods and services to park visitors. The concessionaires operate lodging, gift shops, tours and other services like bicycle, canoe and kayak rentals. This webinar will use the Mount Rainier National Park as an example of how to work with its concessionaire, Guest Services, Inc., to share how tribal nations, enterprises and artisans can display and sell their work in the Park ..read more

FY 2024 OIED/AIANTA NATIVE Act Capacity Building Grants Request for Proposals (RFP) The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA), the only national organization supporting cultural tourism efforts in Native Nations and communities, and the Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED) are working jointly to implement the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act (Public Law 114-221) through technical assistance and training and through capacity building grants. In alignment with the NATIVE Act, the overarching goals of this project are to provid ..read more